Maria Jose Guerrero
Miami,Florida
Summary
Dedicated Undergraduate Research Assistant graduating from the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) with honors in June 2024. Developed skills in project coordination, data collection and analysis, and interpersonal communication. Experienced in working with children and families, with a strong understanding of child development. Proficient in managing day-to-day research activities, recruiting participants, administering assessments, and ensuring data confidentiality. Ready to take on new challenges in the position of Research Coordinator, leveraging my experience as a research assistant to provide leadership and support in a community mental health setting.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Undergraduate Research Assistant - SoCal Lab
University Of California San Diego
San Diego, CA
11.2023 - Current
- Designed, constructed, and executed an honors thesis experiment assessing children's gendered expectations of empathy, under the supervision of Dr. Lindsey Powell (PI) and Alexis Smith.
- Supervised participant recruitment, directed study execution, managed data collection and analysis and interpreted findings. Wrote custom R scripts to analyze the data using linear models. The manuscript for this work is currently in preparation.
- Ran in-person and online studies for the labs to aid in data collection.
Executive Secretary
University of California, San Diego
San Diego
04.2022 - 07.2024
- Aided process of reimbursement for students at the laboratory
- Managed calendar of appointments for executives; scheduled appointments with internal and external contacts.
Undergraduate Research Assistant - SWAG Lab
University Of California San Diego
San Diego, CA
11.2021 - 12.2023
- Completed over 200 hours of literature review on female genital shame to inform study design under the supervision of PI Dr. Janna Dickenson; presented background research and proposed methods to professors and peers.
- Designed and executed a sexual well-being workshop at the San Diego Public Library.
- Supervised and trained three research assistants in SPSS, reviewed their tasks weekly, and assigned roles; managed the lab's social media presence and trained RAs on social media management.
Teacher Aide
Early Childhood Education Center
San Diego
06.2022 - 08.2023
- Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.
- Engaged groups of up to 10 students in guided play and reading activities
- Supported lead preschool teachers in preparatory duties and classroom tasks.
Summer Camp Counselor
Knock Around Camp
San Diego
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Ensured the well-being of 16 campers
- Built positive rapport with parents through regular check-ins on children's camp progress and experiences
- Planned and lead engaging daily activities for 16 campers aged 6-12.
Babysitter
San Diego
08.2022
- Met the physical, social, and emotional needs of 4 children ages 3-7 years
- Helped with homework and tutoring as needed.
Education
BS in Clinical Psychology - Psychology
University of California, San Diego
San Diego, CA06.2024
Skills
- Strong interpersonal abilities with both children and adults
- Experience working with diverse families
- Knowledge of child development
- Workshop design and execution
- Literature analysis
- R coding
- Study design, execution, data collection
- Academic writing
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Undergraduate Research Assistant - SoCal Lab
University Of California San Diego
11.2023 - Current
Babysitter
08.2022
Teacher Aide
Early Childhood Education Center
06.2022 - 08.2023
Executive Secretary
University of California, San Diego
04.2022 - 07.2024
Undergraduate Research Assistant - SWAG Lab
University Of California San Diego
11.2021 - 12.2023
Summer Camp Counselor
Knock Around Camp
06.2021 - 08.2021
BS in Clinical Psychology - Psychology
University of California, San Diego